The Future of the Movies, Part 4: The Necessity of Discovery | Features | Roger Ebert
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The article discusses the future of cinema, emphasizing the importance of rediscovering the joy of discovering films amidst the challenge of an oversaturated market. With thousands of films produced annually but limited critical coverage due to the decline of traditional media outlets, many impressive but lesser-known films go unnoticed. The author highlights the urgent need for a renewed focus on discovering diverse and intriguing cinematic works, as both the volume of new releases and the variety of formats continue to grow.
The sheer scale of contemporary cinema presents an overwhelming barrier to discovering new films. Many noteworthy works are eclipsed by mainstream blockbusters and insufficient coverage.
The decline of outlets like the alt-weekly has drastically reduced critical coverage of films, leading to a wider gap between what is produced and what is discovered.
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